Lead Italian Kitchen - Assistant Head Chef (Flexible Hours)

Zizzi; Trafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Minimum-hour contract

Earned wages access (Stream)

Free meals on shift

Discounts on travel and cinema

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Zizzi is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead shifts, run the pass, and inspire a team in a busy open kitchen. You’ll balance dining demands with our fast-paced delivery channels, stepping up to drive performance and growth.

You’ll be hands-on, coach junior chefs, ensure food quality and safety, and partner with the Head Chef to manage stock, labour, and costs while delivering Italian dishes with consistency.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous, or Senior Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• A love of Italian food, consistency, and high standards.
• A confident leader who can run a shift and motivate a team.
• The ability to stay calm, organized, and guide the team during our busiest times, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
• A solid understanding of kitchen operations, including stock management, wastage, and labour control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and run the pass in the Head Chef's absence, keeping service flawless, fast, and on point.
• Deliver exceptional food quality and picture-perfect consistency across dine-in and out-of-restaurant delivery orders.
• Support the management team by hitting kitchen performance metrics with stock, labour, managing prep, and cost control.
• Coach and develop junior chefs, sharing your skills to build confidence, talent, and team spirit.
• Act as a role model for safety, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, compliance, and food safety are always spot on.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Ops

Stock management

Cost control

Staff coaching

Food safety

Job description

Zizzi is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead shifts, run the pass, and inspire a team in a busy open kitchen. You’ll balance dining demands with our fast-paced delivery channels, stepping up to drive performance and growth.

You’ll be hands-on, coach junior chefs, ensure food quality and safety, and partner with the Head Chef to manage stock, labour, and costs while delivering Italian dishes with consistency.